What is herbst

Treatment periods for adults whose bones have stabilized may take longer than treatment periods for children with developing bones. Although, the effectiveness of an Herbst appliance makes it effective for patients of any age. Herbst appliance treatment time is about 12 months while total orthdodontic treatment time will vary for each patient depending on their specific condition.

When treatment with the Herbst appliance is complete, Dr. King will remove the device to reveal an aligned bite. The Herbst appliance is a popular treatment option for the correction of overbites. At Jupiter Orthodontics, we offer affordable payment plans to suit your circumstances. We believe everyone deserves quality orthodontic treatment that fits into their budget. Your email address will not be published. What is the Herbst Appliance?

What is an Herbst Appliance? It attaches to the back molars on both sides of the upper and lower jaws. Start by learning the parts that make up your Herbst appliance.

This will help you talk to your doctor about any problems you may have with it. Your Herbst appliance may take a few weeks to get used to. Your upper and lower teeth may not touch when you close your mouth. And your teeth or muscles in your jaws and cheek may feel tender. So, it may be hard for you to eat at first. But these problems will likely go away soon. Also, the rods and tubes in your appliance may come apart if you open your mouth too wide.

If this happens, they can be reconnected. We encourage patients to clean the appliance with toothpaste and a toothbrush. A fluoride mouth rinse may also be helpful to make sure that all exposed surfaces of the teeth are protected during appliance wear.

Upon initial placement, the patient can expect to feel the appliance on the tongue and cheeks but speech obstruction and soft tissue sensitivity tend to disappear in the first week or two of wear. Read your favorite book, magazine, etc. With pronounced jaw discrepancies, continued treatment with other appliances will be essential to the ultimate success of treatment. The patient and the orthodontist are partners in this adventure and helpful participation by the patient can make the process proceed as planned.